About
Prickly Wild Rose is a small flowering shrub found nearly circumpolar and widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere. It's commonly found in thickets, rocky slopes, and water's edge; adaptable to a variety of light and soil conditions from full sun to full shade, and dry to wet soil.
The branches are filled with sharp spines, sparse to thicket forming. Flowers are normally pink, fragrant, and with 5 petals. Ovate serrated leaves are green, turning a nice red in the fall. The edible red Rose "hips" persist on twigs through winter.
The hips are high in vitamin A and C. Nearly all parts of the plant have been used medicinally by native Americans. Prickly Wild Rise hybridizes with Woods Rose (R. woodsii) where their habitats overlap.
Growing From Seed
Growing from seed is one of the most economical and satisfying ways to build a native plant garden. The table shows brief planting instructions, including how long and what kind of stratification this plant needs. For further information on stratification and seed preparation please refer to our article: Preparing To Grow Wild Plant Seeds
| Seeds/Packet | 25+ |
|---|---|
| Seeds/Gram | Coming soon... |
| Cost/Gram | $Price coming soon... |
| Dormancy Treatment | Double Dormancy |
| Seeding Instructions | Sow seeds outdoors in the fall. Most seeds will need two seasons of winter in order to germinate in spring of the second year. If attempting to germinate sooner, scarify seeds using abrasion then soak in water for 24 hours followed by warm moist stratification for 3 months then cold moist stratification for 3 months. |
Growing From Plants
Seedlings are a more economical option than established plants and an easier start than growing from seed. Our plants are shipped in soil blocks or plug trays. Plants do surprizingly well in the mail but need special care upon arrival. Please see Planting Mail Order Seedlings for information on how to plant and care for seedlings.
Shipping
We currently ship seeds to all Canadian provinces and ship plants just within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Seeds ship year-round and usually take a few days (or longer if you are ordering from a distant province). It usually takes 2-5 business days in the mail for plant orders once shipped. Plants are generally available from May to September and can be reserved during off season; Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Seed orders over $100 ship free! See Shipping for more details.